Holidays in Crestwood
Visitors can browse special store events and view custom gingerbread houses created by local pastry chefs placed throughout the shops. The event features live holiday performances by ukulele musicians and conservatory carolers, hot chocolate from Aixois, and an annual luncheon. Guests can also visit Santa to share wish lists and take photos in a horse-drawn sleigh.
What to Expect
Holiday shopping and gingerbread house bidding benefiting the Child Protection Center.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Crestwood
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Child Protection Center (CPC)
Food & Drink
Aixois serves hot chocolate on Thursday, December 3, and offers a prix-fixe lunch on Friday, December 4, at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and holiday shoppers
Vibe
Festive and community-minded
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Hours: Thu 5–8 p.m.; Fri 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sat 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Santa photo opportunity Sat 10:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Tips & Advice
- Visit Thursday evening, December 3, to catch the special store events, live music, hot chocolate, and Santa wish-list visit in one trip.
- Look inside the shops for pastry-chef gingerbread houses, since displays are located throughout the shops and visitors can bid on them.
- Call (816) 778-8018 for information or tickets for the annual prix-fixe lunch, offered Friday at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
- Plan a Saturday visit during the 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. window for a holiday photo with Santa in the horse-drawn sleigh.
- Shop on Thursday, December 3, when 10% of all sales benefit the Child Protection Center.
Special Events & Promotions
- Thursday evening: special store events, live music from Uke 66 and the UMKC Conservatory Carolers, and hot chocolate from Aixois.
- Thursday: 10% of all sales in the shops benefit the Child Protection Center.
- Friday: Holidays in Crestwood Annual Luncheon, a prix-fixe lunch at Aixois with two seatings; separate ticket.
- Saturday: holiday photos with Santa in a horse-drawn sleigh.
- Gingerbread Way is back, with gingerbread houses by local pastry chefs on display in the shops.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens on the Thursday evening?
Shops throughout Crestwood hold special store events, and 10% of all sales benefit the Child Protection Center. Uke 66 plays live holiday music, the UMKC Conservatory Carolers sing, Aixois serves hot chocolate, and kids can tell Santa their wish lists.
Can I bid on the gingerbread houses?
Yes. Local pastry chefs made the gingerbread houses, and there's one in each of the shops. You can admire them and place bids on Thursday and Friday.
How do I get a seat at the annual luncheon?
The luncheon is a prix-fixe lunch at Aixois on Friday, with two seatings. Buy tickets separately online or by calling (816) 778-8018.
Who does the event support?
It's hosted by the Child Protection Center. Sponsorships and luncheon table hosting are available if you want to give more.
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